Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Hmmm....

Scripture Passage That Caught My attention today: Genesis 47:1-6 So Joseph went and told Pharaoh, “My father and my brothers, with their flocks and herds and all that they possess, have come from the land of Canaan; they are now in the land of Goshen.” 2 From among his brothers he took five men and presented them to Pharaoh. 3 Pharaoh said to his brothers, “What is your occupation?” And they said to Pharaoh, “Your servants are shepherds, as our ancestors were.” 4 They said to Pharaoh, “We have come to reside as aliens in the land; for there is no pasture for your servants’ flocks because the famine is severe in the land of Canaan. Now, we ask you, let your servants settle in the land of Goshen.” 5 Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Your father and your brothers have come to you. 6 The land of Egypt is before you; settle your father and your brothers in the best part of the land; let them live in the land of Goshen; and if you know that there are capable men among them, put them in charge of my livestock.”

Observation: Why did Joseph only present five of his brothers to Pharaoh? Were some of them a little rough around the edges? Did those who were not chosen feel left out?

Application: I don’t really have an “application” for this passage. Sometimes I do encounter families where one or more of the children/siblings are somewhat hesitantly acknowledged. But I still don’t have a parallel to this Joseph account. I’m left with a simply curiosity that will likely not be satisfied during this early life. That’s okay. It’s not that big of a deal. There are lots of things in life that I may never understand.

Prayer: Lord, sometimes I like the humility that comes with realizing our imitations. Thank you. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

(Readings today included: Genesis 47-48, Psalm 10, and Luke 19)

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